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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,658.67, 15,989.84 and 3,262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,658.67, 15,989.84 and 3,262.37 is: 4,894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,658.67 : 15,989.84 = 3,262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,658.67/15,989.84 = 3,262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,658.67x = 15,989.84 × 3,262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,658.67x = 52,164,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,164,678.06/10,658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.11

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